Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

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This Mexican red rice is easy to make and authentic in taste! Use a different chile if you want milder or hotter rice.

Submitted by Paulette
Updated on November 21, 2024
close up view of Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) garnished with fresh herbs in a bowl
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 2 Roma (plum tomatoes), cored

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 cup minced onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

  • 1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • ¼ cup canned tomato sauce

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

  • 2 sprigs fresh cilantro

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Grate tomatoes into a bowl using a box grater; discard tomato skins.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Stir in rice and cook, stirring often, until rice is lightly toasted, about 3 more minutes. Stir in grated tomato, chicken broth, and tomato sauce; bring mixture to a boil.

  4. Stir in jalapeño pepper, cilantro, and salt; reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the cover while rice is cooking.

  5. Turn off the heat; let rice stand, covered, for 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork before transferring rice to a serving dish.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
6g Fat
35g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 205mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.